Waikiki Beach Satomi Yonaga

Summary

Satomi introduces Waikiki Beach, the renowned Hawaiian beach facing erosion challenges. With 11 million tourists annually, the beach has been eroding due to sand supply blockage since 1928. A $12 million improvement and maintenance project, Malama Waikiki Beach, aims to restore and protect the beach, preserving Hawaii's culture and natural resources.

Takeaways

• 🏖️ Waikiki Beach is considered the most beautiful beach in the world.
• 📍 Known in Hawaiian as 'sprouting waters', Waikiki was introduced to the world in 1901 with the building of its first hotel, The Moana.
• 🌍 It attracts 11 million tourists annually to its 2-kilometer long surfing beach.
• 🌊 The beach features warm, calm waters ideal for tropical vacations.
• 💔 Waikiki Beach is facing major challenges including beach loss and erosion.
• 🚧 The sand supply to Waikiki Beach has been blocked since the construction of Ala Wai Canals in 1928.
• 🏝️ The beach has been eroding for years due to lack of beach nourishment, causing it to shrink.
• 📉 The beach is sinking, leading to a loss of its wide, palm-lined beaches.
• 💼 A draft environmental impact statement has been prepared for a $12 million Waikiki Beach improvement and maintenance project.
• 🌱 The project, Malama Waikiki Beach, aims to protect Hawaii's host culture and natural resources that support life on the island.
• 🙌 The project emphasizes the importance of cherishing and restoring Waikiki Beach to its former state.

Q & A

What is the Hawaiian name for Waikiki Beach?

Waikiki Beach is known in Hawaiian as 'sprouting waters'.

When was the first hotel built on Waikiki Beach?

The first hotel on Waikiki Beach, the Moana, was built in 1901.

How many tourists visit Waikiki Beach annually?

Approximately 11 million tourists visit Waikiki Beach each year.

What is the length of the surfing beach at Waikiki?

The surfing beach at Waikiki is two kilometers long.

What are the environmental challenges facing Waikiki Beach?

Waikiki Beach is facing major challenges such as erosion, beach loss, and a shrinking beach area.

What has been the impact of Ala Wai Canal construction on Waikiki Beach's sand supply?

The construction of the Ala Wai Canal since 1928 has blocked the sand supply to Waikiki Beach, contributing to its erosion.

What is the proposed solution to Waikiki Beach's erosion and beach loss?

A $12 million Waikiki Beach improvement and maintenance project has been drafted to address the erosion and beach loss.

What is the name of the project aimed at improving and maintaining Waikiki Beach?

The project is named 'Malama Waikiki Beach'.

What does the Malama Waikiki Beach project aim to protect?

The project aims to protect Hawaii's host culture and the natural resources that support life on the island.

What is the importance of cherishing the natural resources mentioned in the script?

Cherrishing the natural resources is crucial for maintaining the health of the beach and supporting the local ecosystem.

What does the term 'sucking up and the return sign to the beach' refer to in the context of the script?

This phrase likely refers to the process of replenishing the beach with sand and restructuring Waikiki Beach to prevent further erosion.